Lennox Head surf break

Lennox Head surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Lennox Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lennox Head sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lennox Head this week:

The surf forecast for Lennox Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lennox Head in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 18th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 19th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lennox Head over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
1.5
S
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
E
0.7
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.3
SE
1.5
ENE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)888888108888877777881010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5162801511881721009414918219017218715212382371420365561640
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
E
15
NE
20
NNE
35
NNE
25
S
20
S
15
ESE
20
SSE
10
S
10
SE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
0.93
5:26AM
1.22
4:39PM
0.89
6:20AM
1.32
5:53PM
0.88
7:06AM
1.42
6:58PM
0.90
7:47AM
1.51
7:50PM
0.94
8:25AM
1.59
8:36PM
0.97
9:01AM
1.64
9:17PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:24AM
0.64
10:01PM
0.34
11:52AM
0.65
10:51PM
0.37
1:03PM
0.61
11:42PM
0.38
1:55PM
0.55
12:34AM
0.37
2:37PM
0.48
1:22AM
0.35
3:14PM
0.40
2:07AM
0.32
3:49PM
0.33
2:49AM
0.29
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-7:47--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:46--7:46-
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
63231------1-55--1885
Temp. °C242525242524262724262725282826222524222323
Feels °C (?)242626252424262625282926292726212524242524
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Information about the Lennox Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lennox Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lennox Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lennox Head surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lennox Head) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lennox Head may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Lennox Head is 8 km (5 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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